Whether you prefer Che Fu to Chopin, or comedy to Chekhov, you can keep track of what's on in Auckland right here. This listing is updated weekly so check each Friday for a fresh entertainment guide.
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Theatre this week
French Toast - Silo, 9.30pm, from Nov 1
Auckland Playback Theatre - All Saints Hall, Fri Nov 1
Jesus Christ Superstar w the Auckland Music Theatre - Westpoint Performing Arts Complex, to Sat Nov 2
Waiting for Godot - Maidment, to Sat Nov 2
Left Hand Down World Percussion Group - Auckland Museum, Sun Nov 3, 3pm
Flamenca Fiesta Ole! - Centrestage, Orewa, Sun Nov 3, 2pm
Dance: The Carlisle House Project and Strange Fruit - Carisle House, Grey Lynn, from Wed Nov 6
Auckland Primary Schools Music Festival - Auckland Town Hall, Thu Nov 7
Lady Salsa - Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington, Nov 2-3; Founders Theatre, Nov 4-5; Baycourt Theatre, Tauranga, Nov 6; Civic, Nov 7-10
Home Fries - Aotea Centre, to Sat Nov 9
Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber's Aspects of Love w the North Shore Music Theatre - PumpHouse, to Sat Nov 9
Boney - Silo, 7.30pm, to Sat Nov 16
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Friday November 1
ROCK/POP
Pacifier - Oracle.
The Brunettes - Regent, St James.
Anika Moa, Gramsci - London Shed.
The Managers, Slavetrader, Garage Fodder - Kings Arms.
Mozelee - downstairs, Masonic.
Ruptus Jack, Kosher, Mystery Liquid - upstairs, Masonic.
St Lucy, Hammond Gamble, Graham Brazier - Temple.
Contagious - Dog's Bollix.
MG45 - Mad Dogs and Englishmen, Albert St.
Hush - O'Hagans.
The Verdict - Duke of Wellington.
Aria 51 - Claddagh.
Hands Off - Playhouse Pub.
Tadpole - Masterton Town Hall.
Planet - Rose & Crown.
DANCE/DJ
Bassteppa, Stinky Jim- basement, Galatos.
DJ Dick Johnson, Soane - basement, 13 Shortland.
Forenzics, WWC, Savage Poets - Classic.
OB1, Hoki - Roma, Tauranga.
DJ Andy - Carlton.
Blah Wobbal, Spanish Fly, DJ Jellyfish - lounge, Galatos.
Ruffian, Big Matt, Peter Mac, MC Bobylon, Stinky Jim - basement, Galatos.
Jeremy "50Hz" Geor - Bar Bodega, Wellington.
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Mahinarangi Tocker, Charlotte Yates - St Peter's Church, Whitianga.
David Newton Trio - London Bar.
20/20 Express - New City, Sky City.
Vox Nova - Stamford Plaza.
Ronnie Taylor - Jazz Bar.
The Ritchie Pickett Experience - Java Jive.
Kip Tipuna, Nimbus - Bricklane.
The Barry Clewett Jazz Trio - Stamford Plaza, Brasserie, 11.30am.
Grant Chilcott, Val Leemon - St Heliers streets, 11am.
COMEDY
Rapid Fire Improv - Covert, 8pm.
The Improv Bandits - Covert, 10pm.
CLASSICAL
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Great Classics
6 - Auckland Town Hall, 6.30pm.
Kokako Concerts - Church of the Holy Sepulchre, 9pm.
Performance Students' Lunchtime Concert - Music Theatre, University of Auckland, 1.05pm.
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Saturday November 2
ROCK/POP
Ian and Rikki Morris - Temple.
Anika Moa, Gramsci - Brownzy.
Chris Knox, Mary, Joed Out - Kings Arms.
Money Penny - Masonic.
Sommerset, Kitsch - Classic.
Contagious - Cock & Bull, Ellerslie.
Out of the Blue - Ramarama Country Inn.
Aria 51 - Claddagh, 9.30pm.
The Boss - O'Hagans.
Planet - Rose & Crown.
Hands Off - Playhouse Pub.
Tadpole - State of It, Napier.
DANCE/DJ
Steve Usher, Cesar the Spanish Fly - lounge, Galatos
Vampyre 2002 - main room, Galatos.
Roger Perry, Philippa, Claire Dell - basement, 13 Shortland.
OB1, Funk Republic - Colosseum, Palmerston North.
DJ Ned Roy - Iguacu.
DJ Prada Luff - Claddagh.
Santiago Latin Grooves - Europa.
DJ Stinky Jim - Habanero.
DJ Tua - Carlton.
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
John Mayer, Charlton Hill - Regent.
David Newton Trio, Brian Smith - London Bar.
20/20 Express - New City, Sky City.
Peta Si'ulepa, John Wilcox, Tony Baylis - Bricklane.
Blue Jaffas - Jazz Bar.
Vox Nova - Stamford Plaza.
Kiwi Express - Otahuhu Workingmen's Club.
Brendon Ham, Back II Basix - Papatoetoe Cosmpolitan Club.
Occimorons - Occidental.
Kip Tipuna, Angela Vodanovich - St Heliers streets, 1pm.
Neil Edwards and the Rockin' Lockins - Java Jive.
Truda Chadwick, Kip Tipuna, Rick Roff - Euro, 3pm.
CLASSICAL/OTHER
One Voice Choir Sing Acapella - Alleluya Cafe, 8pm.
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Great Classics
6 - Auckland Town Hall, 8pm (pre-concert talk 7pm).
BonaNZa w Ensemble Philharmonia - Auckland City Art Gallery Theatre, noon.
COMEDY
Rapid Fire Improv - Covert, 8pm.
Improv Comedy Challenge - Covert, 10pm.
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Sunday November 3
ROCK/POP
Pacifier - Onikawa Hotel, Napier.
Anika Moa, Gramsci - Golden Cross, Waihi.
Undressed w Fake Purr, Mountain Lion, the Aesthetics; Rock in Peace w Smooth Jimmies, Foamy Ed, Jocelyn Aydon, Kaimera, Lee Mills, Us Cus - Kings Arms, 3pm; 7pm.
Druid - O'Hagans.
Thran - Claddagh.
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Relaxomatic Project, Dejusa - Leigh Sawmill Cafe, 4pm.
Millie and John Bradfield - Bricklane, 6pm.
Vox Nova - Devonport Central, 3.30pm.
Julie Mason, Murray Tanner, Alberto Santarelli - Horse and Trap, 12.30pm.
Groove 'N' Hi - Jazz Bar.
The Barry Clewett Jazz Trio - Stamford Plaza, Brasserie, 11.30am.
Occimorons - Occidental, 4pm.
John Wilcox, Don Bruce - Albany Inn, noon.
Brendon Ham, Back II Basix - Java Jive.
Cats 'n' Jammers Jazz - Phoenix Alitalia, noon.
Lounge Associates; Nairobi Trio - Iguacu, noon; 7pm.
Max Purdie Trio - Salt, noon.
1932 Jazz Orchestra - Ponsonby Cruising Club.
CLASSICAL
BonaNZa w Ensemble Philharmonia - Titirangi Community House, noon.
Susan Boland, Operatunity - Two Fat Cows, Drury.
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Monday November 4
ROCK/POP
Meterman, Jakob, Captain Sergeant Major - Bar Bodega, Wellington.
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Open Mic w Chelle - Temple.
COMEDY
Raw Comedy w Mike Loder - Classic.
CLASSICAL
BonaNZa w Ensemble Philharmonia - te tuhi, noon.
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Tuesday November 5
ROCK/POP
Pacifier - Mayfair, New Plymouth.
Anika Moa, Gramsci - Breakers Bar, Napier.
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Mahinarangi Tocker, Charlotte Yates - Little Theatre, Taumarunui.
Julz Nathan, Jon E Clist, Alen Levis, Mon, Dan Rawlings - Temple.
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Wednesday November 6
ROCK/POP
Pacifier - Wanganui War Memorial Hall.
Anika Moa, Gramsci - Centro, Gisborne.
Acoustic Jam w Shayn Wills - Java Jive.
Mainz Concert - Kings Arms.
The Alibis - Gables.
DANCE/DJ
One Million Dollars, Uncle Barnie, Dunc tha Funk, Cesar the Spanish Fly - lounge, Galatos.
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Brendon Ham, Back II Basix - Lincoln Green.
University School of Jazz - Jazz Bar.
Mahinarangi Tocker, Charlotte Yates - Globe Theatre, Palmerston North.
COMEDY/OTHER
Outspoken Multi-Genre Show - Temple.
Big Wednesday w Benjamin Crellin - Classic.
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Thursday November 7
ROCK/POP
Pacifier - Massey University, Palmerston North.
Anika Moa, Gramsci - Boiler Room, Whakatane.
Stan Malcolm, the Kingites, Erpk, Midas, One Thousand - Temple.
The WBC, Katchafire - Classic.
DANCE/DJ
Inkliss, MCs Bjorn, Holly - lounge, Galatos
DJ Noel - O'Hagans.
DANCE/DJ
DJ Grant - Carlton.
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Mahinarangi Tocker, Charlotte Yates - Illott Theatre, Wellington.
Julie Mason - Cuba.
Simon 'Bluekeys' Taylor - Java Jive.
John Wilcox, Lindsay Meech - On Bourbon Street.
John McGough - Brickhouse.
Jo, Deryn - Bricklane.
Open Mic w Marcus - Jazz Bar.
Whether you prefer Che Fu to Chopin, or comedy to Chekhov, you can keep track of what's on in Auckland right here. This listing is updated weekly so check each Friday for a fresh entertainment guide.
Theatre this week
Daily music and comedy
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Upcoming
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